Blade Operating Device for Imaging Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging devices connected to networks face issues with unintended image leakage due to manual operation of sliding covers, which can be forgotten, leading to insecure states where private images may be accessed or surveillance functions are disabled.
Innovation Solution
A blade operating device with a controller that automatically opens and closes the optical path of an imaging device, ensuring the cover is closed when the device is turned off and only opens upon user instruction, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring proper surveillance functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a manual sliding cover is used to close the shooting hole, then the imaging device can prevent unauthorized image capture, but the user may forget to operate it manually, leading to security risks
Solution Approach 1:
The blade automatically closes the optical path when the imaging device is turned off without requiring manual user intervention. The system serves itself by detecting the power state and autonomously positioning the blade to block the shooting hole, eliminating the need for users to manually slide the cover while maintaining security reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The blade is positioned in advance to close the optical path before the user can potentially forget or fail to operate it. By automatically closing the blade when the device is turned off, the system performs the security action beforehand, preventing any potential unauthorized access that might occur if the user forgets to manually close the cover
2Productivity
If a manual sliding cover is used to open the shooting hole, then the optical path can be opened for surveillance, but the user may forget to open it, disabling normal surveillance function
Solution Approach 1:
The blade automatically opens the optical path when the imaging device is turned on, eliminating the need for manual user intervention. The system detects the power-on state and autonomously positions the blade to allow light transmission, ensuring surveillance functionality is restored without requiring users to manually slide the cover
Solution Approach 2:
The blade is automatically opened in advance when the device is powered on, before the user would need to manually operate it. This preliminary action ensures the optical path is ready for immediate surveillance use, preventing any delay or failure that might occur if the user forgets to manually open the cover
3Adaptability or versatility
If the blade is manually operated, then the user has control over when images are captured, but this manual control requires troublesome operation that users may forget
Solution Approach 1:
The blade system automatically manages the optical path based on the device's power state without requiring complex manual operations from the user. The controller detects whether the device is on or off and autonomously positions the blade accordingly, simplifying the operation while maintaining adaptability to different usage scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical operation of sliding the blade is replaced with an automated control system that uses electrical signals to drive the blade through a blade driver. This substitution eliminates the need for users to physically manipulate the blade, reducing operational complexity while preserving the ability to control when the optical path is open or closed
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AI summary
A technique prevents leakage of private images and/or images unintended by a user from an imaging device connected to a network, without a troublesome manual operation of opening and closing a cover. A blade operating device includes a blade that opens and closes an optical path of an imaging device connectable to a network, a blade driver that opens and closes the blade, and a controller that controls the blade driver. The controller controls the blade driver to close the blade when the imaging device is turned off.